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I have mild pain in the left side of my chest. Is it a cardiac problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I have mild pain in the left side of the chest. I always have a feeling of having a heart attack and blockage. I am not taking any medications. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a muscular spasm, or a heart problem or a gastrointestinal issue. Kindly send your laboratory reports soon to guide you further. Read Full »
I am suffering from stomach issues for four months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old having good health. I feel pain in the left shoulder and left foot almost every day. I often have body pain. My vitamin D level is normal, but my calcium levels are high. Sometimes, I have difficulties in the lower left side of the abdomen, but I do not have pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The answers to your queries are as follows: 1. Do you think the swelling in my mouth is related to any GI problem? It is unlikely because such swelling is mainly related to infection in the mouth or pharynx. 2. Do you think the no... Read Full »
I am being treated for stomach TB. Can I take Enteroquinol?
Query: Hello doctor, I am undergoing treatment for stomach TB for the last one year. I take Sompraz D 20 capsule on empty stomach and Libotryp at night. Due to overeating today, I am having diarrhea and indigestion. Can I take Enteroquinol and Eelectral powder? Or would you like to suggest me any other tre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take these medicines. There is no issue with these medications with your present treatment. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. The probable diagnosis is infectious diarrhea. In acute diarr... Read Full »
Does stools with excessive gas indicate GI problem?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having some issues with digestion and mucus. I completed a stool screening that came back with high-fat levels in my stool (steatocrit). I started taking digestive enzymes to help with that, which has really helped shape my stools. However, it has not helped all of my issues... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the symptoms you mention indicates a problem at three levels of the gastrointestinal tract. First, fat in stools suggests a problem with absorption, which can occur in the small bowel, and pancreatic diseases. Second, excessive gases can occur due to disease of... Read Full »
I have a soapy and metallic taste in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old woman. I am 5 feet 6 inches. I have bowel issues and constipation quite often. Lately, I feel very exhausted, have severe back aches, and a metallic and soapy taste in my mouth that will not go away. I am not sure what is going on. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your history and complaints, it seems you might have the following, depending on your additional complaints: Hemorrhoids, If you have accompanying constipation, mucus and sometimes blood in the stool, heartburn, and reflux. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) i... Read Full »
I have been suffering from diarrhea for 24 hours. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from diarrhea for about 28 hours now. The stomach is hurting into the bladder in both sides. The leg is in pain, so I am unable to walk. There is no fever. I am unable to eat and sleep. I have a sharp and cramping pain in the stomach and back. I never had this problem befor... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an acute gastroenteritis problem. You can take Rabeprazole 20 mg once a day for a week. Avoid gastric irritants like excess tea or coffee, excess spicy foods, smoking, and stress. Cooked oatmeal can help soothing stomach. Take ORS (oral rehydration solution) ... Read Full »
Will intestinal block cause stool impaction?
Query: Hello doctor. I did a herbal cleanse which seemed to cause a blockage. I worked with suppositories, fleet, laxative, magnesium supplements, senna docusate for temporary results. My symptoms are straining excessively, feeling of rectal blockage, digital retrieval to relieve pressure, feeling of in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what I could make out from your description is that you have history of constipation but have a recent worsening possibly due to the 'cleanse'. You have a background of hypothyroidism. You have used a plethora of laxatives with some partial relief. For your imm... Read Full »
Newborn is suffering from midgut malrotation. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My 24 days newborn son is suffering from midgut malrotation. Is this a problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abnormal relationship of the vessels can cause intestinal obstruction or volvulus. It may be asymptomatic as well. If it is symptomatic in the form of pain that is related to malrotation, then this baby may need corrective surgery. You should show to a pediatric surgeon... Read Full »
What causes intestinal hyperpermeability?
Query: Hello doctor, Is hyperpermeable intestine treatable? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope the following information will help you understand the condition first, and thereafter the possibility of cure and treatment. Together it should help you get your answer. To start with, I am sorry, but your question does not have a simple yes or no answer. Normal... Read Full »
I have been prescribed Mirtazapine for my intestinal issues. How long should I take it?
Query: Hello doctor, I moved to a new country four years ago. I used to eat at hotels or restaurants. As a result, I had frequent food poisoning episodes. I got food poisoning more than 20 times in two years. Each time, it was treated with a course of antibiotics. For the last three years, I have completel... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Frequent gastrointestinal infections have triggered irritable bowel syndrome. Mirtazapine is used for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and shows promising results. It is quite safe. Initially, take it for three months. Then, you can stop a... Read Full »